At first it had been just stolen glances. Duke Leto Atreides was known throughout the Imperium for his kindness, his strength but she had never truly seen him until the day she had married his son, Paul. Instead of her eyes being on the younger man – her husband. She found them more often than not on his father.

Her wedding night was spent with her in a separate bed to her new husband. She understood that Paul Atreides wanted to know her better before they were intimate. She accepted that. But it merely compounded the other feelings she had brewing inside of her. The gazes at the Duke became hands brushing if they passed in the hallway. She’d use any excuse to sit in his office and help with any paperwork. When she asked for him to teach her some basic combat, and he had pinned her easily something snapped in her. She had kissed him. Her husband’s father. And then she’d ran and hid.

Avoiding the Duke and trying to focus on her husband instead. But whenever she saw him, her body sang. Covetous and greedy – her mind was at war with her body.

When it was announced that Paul would be visiting a nearby planet on a diplomatic mission, she knew what would happen. And another part of her, held close to her heart, did not care at all.

Since his father’s death Duke Leto Atreides has ruled the fief of Caladan. Honourable, kind and devoted to his subjects and family. Duke Leto Atreides has faced many challenges, never allowing the idea of defeat to cross his mind. But his is also a lonely life, his hours devoted mostly to his work. A chance at a deeper bond with someone isn’t something that is easy to eschew. 

He once had a concubine, Lady Jessica - she bore him a son, Paul Atreides. Lady Jessica tragically died during childbirth, and since then Leto has only known fleeting stolen moments of pleasure, largely remaining focused on his duties as Duke.